PSAT Writing and Language Question 579: Answer and Explanation

Question: 579

The author would like to insert the following sentence into the previous paragraph:

“But mastering the charm, attractiveness, and likability to please the cameras—arguably one of the more mystifying qualifications of presidency—by itself falls short of an election.”

Where would it most logically be inserted?

• A. After sentence 1
• B. After sentence 2
• C. After sentence 3
• D. After sentence 5

Correct Answer: C

Explanation:

(C) Sentence 3 mentions "charisma." The proposed insertion practically gives us the complete definition of charisma by using the words "charm, attractiveness, and likability." The insertion, then, is best placed after sentence 3, which is choice (C).